Grade 7: Module 2i Unit 2: Losson 3 Name: Directions: As you enter class, respond to the following prompt. In reading and analyzing "Kindness Contagion" for central ideas and argument, what did you notice about the relationship between the central ideas and main claim? What would be the advantage of talking about ideas sometimes as central ideas and sometimes as a main claim?

We have all heard the saying you "can't judge a book by its cover," but, in fact, we do it all the time. What does this saying mean to you? Explain how judgement affects how you make sense of the world around you. (Minimum 250 words)

1. An extraordinary coincidence links John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, two of our country's founding fathers, even more closely together. The two men, one the second President of the United States and one the third, died just hours apart from each other on July 4 , fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? A. 1826 . The B. 1826 ; the C. 1826 ; this was the D. 1826 , this was the

2. Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre is considered one of the most influential books of the 19th century. It tells the story of a young girl who faces many hardships but manages to grow into an independent and strong-willed young woman who finds the courage to stand up for herself and for what she believes is right. The story's themes include the meaning of ___ for family, class struggles, and gender equality. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? A. home, the search B. home; the search C. home. The search D. home: the search

Which of the following answers best expresses why Ponyboy was acquitted by the judge? A. The judge knew Ponyboy was guilty but didn't think any good would come from imprisoning the boy. B. The psyehologist, or "doctor," intervened on Ponyboy's behalf and told the judge not to prosecute Ponyboy because of his young age and his fragile mental health. C. The Socs lied to the judge to protect Ponyboy because they knew he didn't deserve to go to prison for Bob's death. D. It's clear that Johnny only killed Bob out of self-defense and that Ponyboy hadn't committed any wrongdoing.

Which of the following answers best explains why Ponyboy's English teacher says he'll pass Ponyboy if he writes a good theme? A. Ponyboy's English teacher knows that Ponyboy is smart and doesn't want him to have to repeat the class next year. B. Ponyboy's English teacher is sympathetic to the traumatic circumstances that Ponyboy has faced recently and knows that Ponyboy is capable of performing better than he has in the past month or two. C. Ponyboy's English teacher doesn't like him and can't stand the thought of having to have this greaser in his class for another year. D. Ponyboy's English teacher used to be a greaser growing up and has a soft spot for Ponyboy because of that connection.